mosquitoes

The first case of West Nile Virus this year in Washington has been confirmed in a Yakima County horse.

Not only is it still winter from a meteorological standpoint, but in several parts of the nation it still feels like winter.  Too soon, perhaps to consider how to deal with mosquitoes in the summer?  As Penn State University Extension’s Jamie Kopco points out now is a good time to learn more about biology of mosquitoes, so you can be prepared to deal with them.    “A lo...

If you haven’t been bit by a mosquito yet this summer, consider yourself lucky.  Oregon State University Entomologist Gail Langellotto said it’s going to be a busy year for those little pests. “Mosquitoes breed in freshwater. With the abundant rai...

The Washington state Department of Health confirmed Friday the first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2020. DOH said one was reported in a Yakima County man in his 50s, who was hospitalized due to the infection. The second was reported in a Benton County man in his 60s who was not hospitalized ...

Health officials are warning those living in eastern Washington to be on the lookout for mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus. DOH reported Tuesday that seven samples came back positive between Benton and Yakima counties. At this point, no human cases have been reported in Washington for 2020 ...

Researchers at Washington State University say a recent discovery could potentially inhibit the spread of West Nile virus, as well as Zika.  In a study published today in the journal Cell Reports, researchers demonstrated that mammalian insulin activated an antiviral immunity pathway in mosquitoes, increasing the insects’ ability to suppress the viruses.   Mosqui...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

The Washington state Department of Agriculture says 2019 has been a fairly light year when it comes to the West Nile Virus.  But, the first case of the disease in a horse has been reported.   WSDA says a two-year-old gelding in Klickitat County has tested positive for the disease.  The hor...

On Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Health confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus this year in Washington.  Health officials believe the unidentified Benton County woman in her 70's was exposed to infected mosquitoes in Benton County. DOH...

Franklin County officials have confirmed the a mosquito has tested positive for the West Nile Virus.  The bug was trapped in the Pasco area.  According to the Washington Department of Health, this is the fifth time this year a Central Washington mosquito has tested positive for West Nile.  The oth...